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Health care
USF researcher integral part of FDA’s approval of new Parkinson’s drug
The Parkinson’s Foundation said the cause of the disease remains largely unknown, yet worldwide around 10 million people are affected by it. However, a new drug has emerged that could be extremely beneficial to those...
The Scoop: Weds. Sept. 18th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
School shooting threats in Tampa region continue Statewide, school districts have been inundated with false shooting threats. Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s message to students and their parents is if a kid gets arrested for...
A judge OKs a settlement in Florida’s Medicaid class action
A judge is requiring Florida’s Medicaid program to provide incontinence supplies to adults with disabilities.
Orlando Health bid to buy more hospitals gets a boost
A bankruptcy judge has ruled that the Orlando Health system is “qualified” to buy three hospitals in Brevard and Indian River counties.
Orlando Health bid to buy three more hospitals draws an objection
A real-estate firm has objected to a proposed $439 million deal that would lead to the health system Orlando Health buying three hospitals.
Medicaid enrollment continues to decrease in Florida
Medicaid enrollment in Florida has steadily decreased since the end of the COVID-19 federal public health emergency.
Florida Medicaid expansion measure raises $225,000 more
Almost all of the new money raised by the Florida Decides Healthcare committee came from the California-based Tides Foundation.
Medicaid contracts in Florida spark a lawsuit
A losing bidder has filed a lawsuit seeking to prevent Florida health officials from moving forward with new Medicaid managed-care contracts.
A ballot initiative to expand Medicaid in Florida gets $250,000
Hoping to pass a Florida constitutional amendment in 2026 expanding eligibility for Medicaid, a committee received a $250,000 contribution.
Report shows a reduced number of abortions in Florida
Florida now prevents abortions after six weeks of pregnancy; a new report gives an initial picture of the reduced number of abortions.
20-foot inflatable IUD arrives in Tampa
Americans for Contraception brought a 20-foot, inflatable IUD to Lykes Gaslight Park in downtown Tampa Friday. The ‘IUD Express’ tour promotes access to reproductive healthcare, following a decision by Senate Republicans to block a bill...
Medicaid enrollment in Florida continues to decline
Enrollment in Florida’s Medicaid program continued to drop in May, with 4.423 million people receiving health care through the system.
